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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other

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as in capacity
the largest number or amount that something can hold a full complement of sailors on the ship

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verb

as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash

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Noun
The driver complement includes a 1⅝-inch pure beryllium tweeter extending to an inaudible 40 kHz, powered by its own 75 watt amp. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024 These findings also offer a complement to a field of research on naïve realism. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
Romany occasionally picked up a portable harp, complementing Hattie Webb’s larger one; this surely was the only rock show in L.A. Friday night to boast any twin-harp-attack moments. Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024 How to Use Lacquered Finishes in Your Home Often found in sleek, minimalist contemporary homes, glossy finishes are often associated with modern design, but the lacquered look can complement a variety of styles. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for complement 
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Noun
  • Avoid excessive iron supplementation: Taking iron supplements can lead to iron overload for people without an iron deficiency.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
  • When asked if there are effective supplements or dietary changes to prevent weight regain post-Ozempic, Kaplan shared that no natural supplements like berberine or green tea are as effective.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • No research is done on the island itself, but The Post and Courier explained that between 600 and 700 monkeys are typically removed every year and transported for use in various research capacities such as biomedical and vaccine research.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The larger and more spread out V-Cache die that's still 64MB in capacity also likely helps with thermals as the heat production extends over a larger area.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday — and is still making millions for her Japanese creators.
    Paula Ramon, Fortune Asia, 30 Oct. 2024
  • As bats fly by the building steeple, an unlit Christmas tree covered in cobwebs adorns the stage.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • First, brands are prioritizing speed and volume, producing vast amounts of content—especially video—to meet the demands of digital channels and fleeting audience attention.
    Forbes, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Please check back again soon for the recorded video. LIVE VIDEO TO BEGIN AFTER AD Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Use up and down arrows to change volume, and spacebar or enter to toggle mute.
    Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Key technological hurdles remain, including ensuring warhead survivability during atmospheric reentry, enhancing missile guidance systems, and achieving the capability for multiple warheads to penetrate missile defenses.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The delicate top layer of luxurious golden foam enhances the flavors and aroma for a velvety-smooth sipping experience.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true-crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The new festival comes at a time when independent music venues have been suffering due to corporate competition and Nashville's exorbitant real estate costs.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Election workers have never completed ballot counting on Election Day at any point in the country's history.
    Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • On this day, families create special ofrendas (altars), decorate gravesites and offer toys, sweets or other items that the children enjoyed in life.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Even the bathrooms—lavishly stocked with Aesop products of every variety to enjoy in your enormous, high-pressure shower—are a thing of beauty, clad in salmon-pink tiles and decorated with sleek circular mirrors.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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